I still have it, my signed piece of paper pledging my pure body to God and my future husband. I even still have a brick — yes, a five-pound burnt-red brick — that reads ”Promise Kept” with a sloppy signature of an 11-year-old accompanying it. However, neither of those items represents anything more than a wall decoration and door weight now. Christian practices focus on … [Read more...] about The Case against Abstinence
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Farewell, Malibu, I’ll Miss You
My eyes take in the blinding sun as it glistens above the water, beginning its descent and illuminating the sky with pink clouds. I can barely notice my laborious breathing as I turn around and see the view after a long journey from main campus to the School of Law Caf. This has become an ordinary occurrence I am fond of: the beauty and the burning calves. Exactly a month from … [Read more...] about Farewell, Malibu, I’ll Miss You
Jab ‘em with a Shakespearean insult
Not long ago the world of insults was plagued with “your mama” jabs and blonde jokes. Before impetuous contemporary attempts ensued, a true master of insults graced the stage: Shakespeare. His talent goes beyond fatal love stories, tragic comedies and dramatic historical accounts. Indeed, Shakespeare padded his stories with incredible insults that will set you apart when you … [Read more...] about Jab ‘em with a Shakespearean insult
Pepp Takes Patagonia
Photos Courtesy of Jared Price “They presented sheep testicles, and on my plate I got the huff and the leg with fur still attached,” sophomore Callaghan McDonough said. “It’s the only time I questioned [becoming] a vegetarian.” During Buenos Aires’ first long weekend, 20 Pepperdine students traveled more than 1,200 miles south with 10 Universidad Catholica Argentina (UCA) … [Read more...] about Pepp Takes Patagonia
Get SMART about Recovery
“Finding Nemo” introduces himself in a fish addiction meeting by saying, “Hi, my name is Bruce” and receives a collective greeting in response. Cultural recognition when someone talks about addiction and the recovery process is possible due to the 12-step programs that dominate the recovery environment. A person struggling with addiction traditionally finds his or her identity … [Read more...] about Get SMART about Recovery
